Revealing Tim Storm's Unbelievable Journey: Super Fan to NWA World Champion!

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The likelihood of transitioning from a passionate wrestling fan to the NWA World Heavyweight Champion is exceedingly rare, almost like being struck by lightning. Nevertheless, Tim Storm defied these odds and ac hieved precisely that! Learn more

This remarkable story features a school teacher and grandfather defying the odds, becoming the oldest NWA Champion in the world!

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Pro wrestling was ingrained in Timothy Scoggins from a very early age. A youth spent watching three famous territories of the US’ golden age of wrestling in the 1970s hooked him into a journey that would eventually see the crowning of a thoroughly deserved world champion named Tim Storm.

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Tim Storm on Becoming NWA World Heavyweight Champion at 51

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On October 21st, 2016, a remarkable 21 years after making his debut, Tim Storm achieved a historic victory at the age of 51 by defeating Jax Dane to become the NWA World Heavyweight Champion.

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TIM STORM: “While I tried to stay even-keeled, when I won it, it was incredibly emotional. I never thought it would happen."

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